#A1A8A8
HEX Color Code
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RGB to HEX Conversion

RGB Values

R: 161
G: 168
B: 168

Web Safe Color

#999999

HSL Values

H: 180°
S: 4%
L: 65%

CMYK Values

C: 4%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 34%

Dominant Component: CYAN. This color has a strong cyan component, making it appear more cyan-ish.

Complementary Color

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Complementary

Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. They create maximum contrast and stability.Explore more color harmonies including triadic, analogous, and tetradic combinations.

#A8B198
RGB(168, 177, 152)
#AAABA0
RGB(170, 171, 160)
#9BB094
RGB(155, 176, 148)
#8E9FAF
RGB(142, 159, 175)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #A1A8A8; }
Text with #A1A8A8 color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #A1A8A8; }
Element with #A1A8A8 background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #A1A8A8; }
Element with #A1A8A8 border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #A1A8A8; }
Element with #A1A8A8 shadow

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The color #A1A8A8 (RGB 161, 168, 168) contains high red, high green, and high blue values, making it primarily a cyan color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Clarity & Freshness

With cyan as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of tranquility, clarity, and freshness. Cyan colors are often associated with water, technology, and a sense of calm efficiency.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Cyan-dominant colors are popular in tech interfaces, healthcare applications, and designs that aim to convey clarity and efficiency.

Print & Physical Media

This more muted color would reproduce consistently across different print materials and would work well as a background or supporting element.